A Life Immersed in the Wave Don Long, a name synonymous with the raw power and ethereal beauty of ocean waves, is more than just a photographer; he’s a chronicler of nature's most dynamic performances. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, his journey began not amidst crashing surf but within the quiet focus of capturing a moment—a skill honed early when he sold his first photograph to Surfing Magazine at the tender age of sixteen. This initial spark ignited a lifelong passion that would see him evolve from an aspiring young artist into a prominent figure in the world of surf photography an…